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Product Data Sheet VM Series Pneumatic Diaphragm Valves

introductionIPEX VM Series Diaphragm Valves are the ideal solution for modulating flow andcontrolling dirty or contaminated fluids in a variety of applications. The weir-styledesign allows for precise throttling while the compact design allows for installationin any orientation. This pneumatically actuated version provides automatic controlwith an extensive range of options and accessories. The modular nature of this valveresults in many material, body style, and diaphragm options. VM Series DiaphragmValves are part of our complete systems of pipe, valves, and fittings, engineered andmanufactured to our strict quality, performance, and dimensional standards.

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ANSI B16.5

Valve Availability

Body Material: PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF

Size Range: 1/2" through 4"

Pressure: 150 psi (1/2" to 2"), 90 psi (2-1/2" to 4")

Diaphragm: EPDM, Viton® (FPM) or PTFE (EPDM backed)

Control Style: Pneumatically Actuated

End Connections: Spigot, True Union (Socket), Flanged (ANSI 150)

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ASTM D4101-86ASTM D3222ASTM D2467ASTM D2466ASTM D1785ASTM D1784ASTM F441ASTM F439

ISO 3609ISO 10931

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VM Series Pneumatic Diaphragm Valves

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Sample Specification


1.0 Diaphragm Valves - VM Pneumatic

1.1 Material

• The valve body, including end connectors and unions, shall be made ofPVC compound which shall meet or exceed the requirements of cellclassification 12454 according to ASTM D1784.

or The valve body, including end connectors and unions shall be made ofCorzan® CPVC compound which shall meet or exceed the requirements of23447 according to ASTM D1784.

or The valve body, including end connectors and unions, shall be made ofstabilized PP homopolymer compound, also containing a RAL 7032pigment, which shall meet or exceed the requirements of Type IPolypropylene according to ASTM D4101-86.

or The valve body, including end connectors and unions, shall be made ofvirgin, non-regrind PVDF compound which shall meet or exceed therequirements of Table 1 according to ASTM D3222.

• These compounds shall comply with standards that are equivalent to NSFStandard 61 for potable water.

• The valve bonnet assembly shall be made of high temperature, highstrength, glass-filled polypropylene.

1.2 Diaphragm

• The diaphragm shall be made of EPDM which shall comply with standardsthat are equivalent to NSF Standard 61 for potable water.

or The diaphragm shall be made of Viton® (FPM) which shall comply withstandards that are equivalent to NSF Standard 61 for potable water.

or The diaphragm shall be made of PTFE (backed with EPDM) which shall complywith standards that are equivalent to NSF Standard 61 for potable water.

1.3 All other wetted and non-wetted parts of the valves shall comply with standards that are equivalent to NSF Standard 61 for potable water.

2.0 Connections

2.1 Spigot style

• The IPS spigot PVC end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandard ASTM D1785.

or The IPS spigot CPVC end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandard ASTM F441.

or The Metric spigot PP end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandard ISO 3609.

or The Metric spigot PVDF end connectors shall conform to the dimensional standard ISO 10931.


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Sample Specification (cont’d)


2.2 Socket style

• The IPS socket PVC end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandards ASTM D2466 and ASTM D2467.

or The IPS socket CPVC end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandard ASTM F439.

or The Metric socket PP end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandard ISO 3609.

or The Metric socket PVDF end connectors shall conform to the dimensionalstandard ISO 10931.

2.3 Flanged style

• The ANSI 150 flanged PVC end connectors shall conform to thedimensional standard ANSI B16.5.

or The ANSI 150 flanged CPVC end connectors shall conform to thedimensional standard ANSI B16.5.

or The ANSI 150 flanged PP end connectors shall conform to thedimensional standard ANSI B16.5.

or The ANSI 150 flanged PVDF end connectors shall conform to thedimensional standard ANSI B16.5.

3.0 Design Features

• All valves shall be weir-style for throttling applications.

• All bodies to be used with EPDM or Viton® diaphragms shall feature raisedmolded sealing rings (concentric).

• All bodies to be used with PTFE diaphragms shall be machined flat.

• All PTFE diaphragms shall feature a raised molded ring to combine sealingperformance and longer life.

• All through bolts shall be made of 304 stainless steel.

• Bodies of all sizes and materials shall have mounting brass inserts.

3.1 Actuators

• All actuators shall be made of glass-filled polypropylene.

• All actuators shall feature a smooth top (no nut holes) for cleanliness.

• The edge of the actuator membrane shall be inside of the actuatorprotective housing.

• All springs shall be cut from spring grade steel for maximum memory lifeand epoxy coated for maximum chemical resistance.


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Product Data Sheet


• Fail safe to open and double-acting actuators shall feature weak springslocated in the center of the actuator.

• Fail safe to close actuators shall feature three concentric springs locatedin the middle of the actuator.

• The following accessories shall be available for all actuators: positionindicator, stroke limiter, stroke limiter with position indicator, limit switch,limit switch box, 3-15 psi positioner, 4-20 mA positioner, solenoid pilotvalve.

3.2 Pressure Rating

• Valve sizes 1/2" through 2" shall be rated at 150 psi at 73ºF.

• Valve sizes 2-1/2" through 4" shall be rated at 90 psi at 73ºF.

3.3 Markings

• All valves shall be marked to indicate size, material designation, andmanufacturers name or trade mark.

3.4 Color Coding

• All PVC valves shall be color-coded dark gray.

or All CPVC valves shall be color-coded light gray.

or All PP valves shall be color-coded beige gray.

or All PVDF valves shall not be color-coded and be white in appearance.

• All bonnet assemblies shall be color-coded red.

4.0 All valves shall be Xirtec® 140, Corzan®, PP or PVDF by IPEX or approved equal.


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Valve Selection


ValveSize

(inches)

Body Material

DiaphragmMaterial

IPEX Part NumberPressureRating @

73ºF

Normally Open & Air to Air Normally Closed

SpigotTrue

UnionANSI

FlangedSpigot

TrueUnion

ANSIFlanged

1/2

PVCEPDM 054410 054437 054455 054644 054671 054689

150 psi

Viton® 054419 054443 054464 054653 054677 054698PTFE 054428 054449 054473 054662 054683 054707

CPVCEPDM 054482 054509 054527 054716 054743 054761Viton® 054491 054515 054536 054725 054749 054770PTFE 054500 054521 054545 054734 054755 054780

3/4

PVCEPDM 054411 054438 054456 054645 054672 054690Viton® 054420 054444 054465 054654 054678 054699PTFE 054429 054450 054474 054663 054684 054708


1



1-1/4



1-1/2



2

PVC EPDM 054415 054442 054460 054649 054676 054694Viton® 054424 054448 054469 054658 054682 054703PTFE 054433 054454 054478 054667 054688 054712


2-1/2

PVCEPDM 054416

n/a

054461 054650

n/a

054695Viton® 054425 054470 054659 054704PTFE 054434 054479 054668 054713

CPVCEPDM 054488 054533 054722 054767Viton® 054497 054542 054731 054776PTFE 054506 054551 054740 054786

3

PVCEPDM 054417 054462 054651 054696Viton® 054426 054471 054660 054705PTFE 054435 054480 054669 054714


4

PVCEPDM 054418 054463 054652 054697Viton® 054427 054472 054661 054706PTFE 054436 054481 054670 054715


❏ PVC

❏ CPVC

❏ PP

❏ PVDF

Body Material:

❏ 1/2

❏ 3/4

❏ 1

❏ 1-1/4

❏ 1-1/2

❏ 2

❏ 2-1/2

❏ 3

❏ 4

Size (inches):

❏ EPDM

❏ Viton® (FPM)

❏ PTFE

Diaphragm:

❏ Spigot

❏ True Union (Socket)

❏ Flanged (ANSI 150)

End Connections:

_______________________

IPEX Part Number:

❏ Pneumatic (Normally Open & Air to Air)

❏ Pneumatic (Normally Closed)

Control Style:


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Valve Selection (cont’d)


❏ 20mm

❏ 25mm

❏ 32mm

❏ 40mm

❏ 50mm

❏ 63mm

❏ 75mm

❏ 90mm

❏ 110mm

Size (inches):

❏ PVC

❏ CPVC

❏ PP

❏ PVDF

Body Material:

❏ EPDM

❏ Viton® (FPM)

❏ PTFE

Diaphragm:

❏ Spigot

❏ True Union (Socket)

❏ Flanged (ANSI 150)

End Connections:

_______________________

IPEX Part Number:

❏ Pneumatic (Normally Open & Air to Air)

❏ Pneumatic (Normally Closed)

Control Style:

Valve Size(mm)

Body Material

DiaphragmMaterial

IPEX Part NumberPressureRating @

73ºF

Normally Open & Air to Air Normally Closed

Spigot True Union Spigot True Union

20

PPEPDM 054554 054581 054789 054816

150 psi

Viton® 054563 054587 054798 054824PTFE 054572 054593 054807 054830

PVDFEPDM 054599 054626 054836 054863Viton® 054608 054632 054845 054868PTFE 054617 054638 054854 054874

25

PPEPDM 054555 054582 054790 054819Viton® 054564 054588 054799 054825PTFE 054573 054594 054808 054831


32



40



50



63

PP EPDM 054559 054586 054794 054823Viton® 054568 054592 054803 054829PTFE 054577 054598 054812 054835


75

PPEPDM 054560

n/a

054795

n/a

Viton® 054569 054804PTFE 054578 054813

PVDFEPDM 054605 054842Viton® 054614 054851PTFE 054623 054860

90

PPEPDM 054561 054796Viton® 054570 054805PTFE 054579 054814


110

PPEPDM 054562 054797Viton® 054571 054806PTFE 054580 054815



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Electrical Position Indicator – 1 Switch Mechanical, Accessory B

Style Dimension (in) IPEX Part Number

CM / NC 1/2 054952

VM / NC 1/2 - 1 054953

VM / NC 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 054954

VM / NC 2 054955

VM / NC 2-1/2 - 4 054956

VM Manual (*) 1/2 - 1 054962

VM Manual (*) 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 054963

VM Manual (*) 2 054964

VM Manual (*) 2-1/2 - 3 054965

VM Manual (*) 4 054966

(*) Special machining needed for the valve bonnet and compressor.

Microswitches (NEMA 4X) – 2 Switches Electromechanical, Accessory C


VM / NC 1/2 - 1-1/2 054967

VM / NC 2 - 4 054968

VM / NO 1/2 - 4 054969

Microswitches (NEMA 4X) – 2 Switches Inductive, Accessory CI


VM / NC 1/2 - 1-1/2 054970

VM / NC 2 - 4 054971

VM / NO 1/2 - 4 054972

Microswitches (NEMA 4X) – 2 Switches Electromechanical, Accessory D


VM / NC 1/2 - 1 054973

VM / NC 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 054974

VM / NC 2 054975

VM / NO 1/2 - 1 054976

VM / NO 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 054977

VM / NO 2 054978

CM / NC - NO 1/2 054979

options and accessories


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Microswitches (NEMA 4X) – 2 Switches Inductive, Accessory DI


VM / NC 1/2 - 1 054980

VM / NC 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 054981

VM / NC 2 054982

VM / NO 1/2 - 1 054983

VM / NO 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 054984

VM / NO 2 054985

CM / NC - NO 1/2 054986

Electro-Pneumatic Positioner – 4-20mA, Accessory E


VM Single Acting 1/2 - 4 054987

VM Double Acting 1/2 - 4 054988

Without mounting bracket (see next item).

Bracket w/ Spindle and Connection Piece for Positioners


VM Single Acting 1/2 - 4 054989

VM Double Acting 1/2 - 4 054990

Stroke Limiter – Accessory F


VM / NC 1/2 - 1-1/2 054991

VM / NC 2 054992

VM / NC (*) 2-1/2 - 4 054993

VM / NO - DA 1-1/2 - 2 054994

VM / NO - DA 2-1/2 - 4 054995

CM / NC 1/2 054996

Protection cap included for VM. (*) Actuator must have the metal cap.

Position Indicator – Accessory G


VM / NC - NO - DA 1/2 - 2 054997

VM / NC - NO - DA 2-1/2 - 4 054998

Protection cap included, see assembly instructions.

options and accessories (cont’d)


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Stroke Limiter w/ Position Indicator – Accessory H


VM / NC 1/2 - 1 054999

VM / NC 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 053063

VM / NC 2 053064

VM / NC (*) 2-1/2 - 4 053065

VM / NO - DA 1/2 - 2 053066

VM / NO - DA 2-1/2 - 4 053067

CM / NC 1/2 053068

Protection cap included for VM. (*) Actuator must have the metal cap.

Stroke Limiter w/ Position Indicator and Manual Override – Accessory I


VM / NC 1/2 - 1 053069

VM / NC 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 053070

VM / NC 2 053071

VM / NO - DA 1/2 - 1 053072

VM / NO - DA 1-1/4 - 2 053073

Protection cap included.

PS Pilot Valve - Direct Mount – Direct mount solenoid pilot valve for VM and CM series valves

Style Dimension (in) Seal Material IPEX Part Number

VM Series 1/4 Viton® 053074

CM Series 1/8 Viton® 053075

Standard voltage is 110 VAC. Other voltages available upon request.

PS Pilot Valve - Gang or Remote Mount – Gang mount solenoid pilot valve for VM and CM series valves

Style Dimension (in) Seal Material IPEX Part Number

Gang Mount 1/4 Viton® 053076

Standard voltage is 110 VAC. Other voltages available upon request.

options and accessories (cont’d)


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Technical Data


dimensionsnormally open & air to air – spigot connections

Dimension (inches)

Size PVC / CPVC PP / PVDF H L B1d (in) d (mm)1/2 0.84 20 4.88 0.63 1.023/4 1.05 25 5.67 0.75 1.021 1.32 32 6.06 0.87 1.02

1-1/4 1.66 40 6.85 1.02 1.571-1/2 1.90 50 7.64 1.22 1.57

2 2.38 63 8.82 1.50 1.572-1/2 2.88 75 11.18 1.73 2.17

3 3.50 90 11.81 2.01 2.174 4.50 110 13.39 2.40 2.72

Dimension (inches)Size C Ra B H1 J h I1/2 4.72 1/4 5.67 4.96 M6 0.47 0.983/4 4.75 1/4 5.67 4.96 M6 0.47 0.981 4.72 1/4 5.67 4.96 M6 0.47 0.98

1-1/4 5.24 1/4 7.91 6.10 M8 0.71 1.751-1/2 5.24 1/4 7.91 6.10 M8 0.71 1.75

2 6.14 1/4 9.33 8.27 M8 0.71 1.752-1/2 9.92 1/4 12.01 10.16 M12 0.91 3.94

3 9.92 1/4 12.01 10.16 M12 0.91 3.944 10.55 1/4 12.99 10.16 M12 0.91 4.72

normally open & air to air – true union connectionsDimension (inches)

Size dPVC / CPVC PP / PVDF

LA B1H Z H Z1/2 0.84 6.30 4.53 5.79 4.53 4.25 1.023/4 1.05 6.57 4.53 6.06 4.57 4.25 1.021 1.32 7.09 4.80 6.61 4.88 4.57 1.02

1-1/4 1.66 8.19 5.67 7.56 5.51 5.28 1.571-1/2 1.90 9.21 6.46 8.74 6.30 6.06 1.57

2 2.38 10.71 7.68 10.47 7.48 7.24 1.57

Dimension (inches)Size C Ra B H1 E R1 J h I1/2 4.92 1/4 5.67 4.96 1.61 1 M6 0.47 0.983/4 4.92 1/4 5.67 4.96 1.97 1-1/4 M6 0.47 0.981 4.92 1/4 5.67 4.96 2.28 1-1/2 M6 0.47 0.98

1-1/4 5.43 1/4 7.91 6.10 2.83 2 M8 0.63 1.751-1/2 5.43 1/4 7.91 6.10 3.11 2-1/4 M8 0.63 1.75

2 6.34 1/4 9.33 8.27 3.86 2-3/4 M8 0.63 1.75


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Technical Data (cont’d)


normally open & air to air – ANSI 150 flanged (vanstone) connectionsDimension (inches)

Size d H B1 C Ra B H11/2 0.84 5.37 1.02 4.72 1/4 5.67 4.963/4 1.05 6.11 1.02 4.72 1/4 5.67 4.961 1.32 6.58 1.02 4.72 1/4 5.67 4.96

1-1/4 1.66 7.30 1.57 5.24 1/4 7.91 6.101-1/2 1.90 8.02 1.57 5.24 1/4 7.91 6.10

2 2.38 8.88 1.57 6.14 1/4 9.33 8.272-1/2 2.88 11.34 2.17 9.92 1/4 12.01 10.16

3 3.50 11.81 2.17 9.92 1/4 12.01 10.164 4.50 13.39 2.72 10.55 1/4 12.99 10.16

dimensions cont’d

Dimension (inches)Size # holes f F J h I1/2 4 5/8 2-3/8 M6 0.47 0.983/4 4 5/8 2-3/4 M6 0.47 0.981 4 5/8 3-1/8 M6 0.47 0.98

1-1/4 4 5/8 3-1/2 M8 0.71 1.751-1/2 4 5/8 3-7/8 M8 0.71 1.75

2 4 3/4 4-3/4 M8 0.71 1.752-1/2 4 3/4 5-1/2 M12 0.91 3.94

3 4 3/4 6 M12 0.91 3.944 4 3/4 7-1/2 M12 0.91 4.72


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dimensions cont’dnormally closed – spigot connections

Dimension (inches)

Size PVC / CPVC PP / PVDF H L B1d (in) d (mm)1/2 0.84 20 4.88 0.63 1.023/4 1.05 25 5.67 0.75 1.021 1.32 32 6.06 0.87 1.02

1-1/4 1.66 40 6.85 1.02 1.571-1/2 1.90 50 7.64 1.22 1.57

2 2.38 63 8.82 1.50 1.572-1/2 2.88 75 11.18 1.73 2.17

3 3.50 90 11.81 2.01 2.174 4.50 110 13.39 2.40 2.72

Dimension (inches)Size C Ra B H1 J h I1/2 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96 M6 0.47 0.983/4 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96 M6 0.47 0.981 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96 M6 0.47 0.98

1-1/4 4.06 1/4 9.61 6.10 M8 0.71 1.751-1/2 4.06 1/4 9.61 6.10 M8 0.71 1.75

2 4.92 1/4 11.50 8.27 M8 0.71 1.752-1/2 7.36 1/4 12.80 10.16 M12 0.91 3.94

3 7.36 1/4 12.80 10.16 M12 0.91 3.944 10.55 1/4 13.98 10.16 M12 0.91 4.72

normally closed – true union connectionsDimension (inches)

Size dPVC / CPVC PP / PVDF

LA B1H Z H Z1/2 0.84 6.30 4.53 5.79 4.53 4.25 1.023/4 1.05 6.57 4.53 6.06 4.57 4.25 1.021 1.32 7.09 4.80 6.61 4.88 4.57 1.02

1-1/4 1.66 8.19 5.67 7.56 5.51 5.28 1.571-1/2 1.90 9.21 6.46 8.74 6.30 6.06 1.57

2 2.38 10.71 7.68 10.47 7.48 7.24 1.57

Dimension (inches)Size C Ra B H1 E R1 J h I1/2 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96 1.61 1 M6 0.47 0.983/4 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96 1.97 1-1/4 M6 0.47 0.981 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96 2.28 1-1/2 M6 0.47 0.98

1-1/4 4.06 1/4 9.61 6.10 2.83 2 M8 0.63 1.751-1/2 4.06 1/4 9.61 6.10 3.11 2-1/4 M8 0.63 1.75

2 4.92 1/4 11.50 8.27 3.86 2-3/4 M8 0.63 1.75


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normally closed – ANSI 150 flanged (vanstone) connectionsDimension (inches)

Size d H B1 C Ra B H11/2 0.84 5.37 1.02 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.963/4 1.05 6.11 1.02 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.961 1.32 6.58 1.02 2.60 1/4 6.89 4.96

1-1/4 1.66 7.30 1.57 4.06 1/4 9.61 6.101-1/2 1.90 8.02 1.57 4.06 1/4 9.61 6.10

2 2.38 8.88 1.57 4.92 1/4 11.50 8.272-1/2 2.88 11.34 2.17 7.36 1/4 12.80 10.16

3 3.50 11.81 2.17 7.36 1/4 12.80 10.164 4.50 13.39 2.72 10.55 1/4 13.98 10.16

dimensions cont’d

Dimension (inches)Size # holes f F J h I1/2 4 5/8 2-3/8 M6 0.47 0.983/4 4 5/8 2-3/4 M6 0.47 0.981 4 5/8 3-1/8 M6 0.47 0.98

1-1/4 4 5/8 3-1/2 M8 0.71 1.751-1/2 4 5/8 3-7/8 M8 0.71 1.75

2 4 3/4 4-3/4 M8 0.71 1.752-1/2 4 3/4 5-1/2 M12 0.91 3.94

3 4 3/4 6 M12 0.91 3.944 4 3/4 7-1/2 M12 0.91 4.72

diaphragmsizes 1/2" to 3" size 4"Dimension (inches)

Size (inches) Size (mm) A B1/2 20 1.81 2.133/4 25 1.81 2.131 32 1.81 2.13

1-1/4 40 2.56 2.761-1/2 50 2.56 2.76

2 63 3.07 3.232-1/2 75 4.49 5.00

3 90 4.49 5.004 110 7.60 -


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weightsApproximate Weight (lbs) – Normally Open & Air to Air

Size(inches)

PVC CPVC PP PVDF

SpigotTrue

UnionFlanged Spigot

TrueUnion

Flanged SpigotTrue

UnionSpigot

TrueUnion

1/2 2.87 3.15 3.25 2.91 3.22 3.31 2.65 2.89 3.02 3.653/4 2.87 3.15 3.39 2.91 3.30 3.46 2.65 2.98 3.02 3.801 2.87 3.15 3.59 2.91 3.37 3.67 2.65 3.04 3.02 3.94

1-1/4 6.17 6.61 7.09 6.31 6.66 7.27 5.51 6.00 6.63 7.461-1/2 6.17 6.61 7.39 6.31 6.83 7.59 5.51 6.08 6.63 7.66

2 10.14 11.02 12.16 10.36 11.28 12.48 9.04 10.10 10.83 12.45

2-1/2 27.56 n/a 30.36 28.13 n/a 31.07 25.35 n/a 29.40 n/a3 28.66 n/a 31.83 29.23 n/a 32.56 26.46 n/a 30.37 n/a4 48.50 n/a 53.69 49.29 n/a 54.74 45.19 n/a 51.01 n/a

Approximate Weight (lbs) – Normally Closed

Size(inches)

PVC CPVC PP PVDF

SpigotTrue

UnionFlanged Spigot

TrueUnion

Flanged SpigotTrue

UnionSpigot

TrueUnion

1/2 4.08 4.37 4.46 4.12 4.43 4.52 3.86 4.10 4.24 4.863/4 4.08 4.37 4.60 4.12 4.51 4.67 3.86 4.19 4.24 5.021 4.08 4.37 4.80 4.12 4.59 4.88 3.86 4.25 4.24 5.15

1-1/4 8.82 9.26 9.74 8.95 9.30 9.92 8.16 8.64 9.28 10.111-1/2 8.82 9.26 10.04 8.95 9.48 10.23 8.16 8.73 9.28 10.30

2 15.32 16.20 17.34 15.54 16.46 17.66 14.22 15.28 16.01 17.63

2-1/2 33.07 n/a 35.87 33.64 n/a 36.58 30.86 n/a 34.92 n/a3 34.17 n/a 37.34 34.74 n/a 38.07 31.97 n/a 35.89 n/a4 56.22 n/a 61.41 57.01 n/a 62.46 52.91 n/a 58.72 n/a


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0

50

100

150

200

250

32 242

Working Temperature (˚F)

Wor

king

Pre

ssur

e (p

si)

PP

73

PVDF

62 92 122 152 182 212 248

90

1/2" to 2"

2-1/2" to 4"

0

50

100

150

200

250

32 62 92 122 152 182 212

Working Temperature (˚F)

Wor

king

Pre

ssur

e (p

si)

PVC

CPVC

73 140

90

1/2" to 2"

2-1/2" to 4"

pressure – temperature ratings

0

20

40

60

80

100

0 25 50 75 100 125 150

Working Pressure (psi)

Con

trol

Pre

ssur

e (p

si)

1/2" to 2"

2-1/2" to 4"

0

20

40

60

80

100

0 25 50 75 100 125 150

Working Pressure (psi)

Con

trol

Pre

ssur

e (p

si)

1/2" to 1"

1-1/4" to 2"

2-1/2" to 4"

control pressurenormally open & air to air normally closed

Notes:• The maximum working pressure is 150 psi for sizes 1/2" to 2" and

90 psi for sizes 2-1/2" to 4".• The maximum control pressure allowed for all sizes is 90 psi.• The control fluid temperature should not exceed 105ºF.• The fluid capacity of the actuator is 8 in3 for sizes 1/2" to 1", 17 in3

for sizes 1-1/4" to 1-1/2", 31 in3 for size 2", and 134 in3 for sizes 2-1/2" to 4".

Notes:• The maximum working pressure is 150 psi for sizes 1/2" to 2" and 90 psi

for sizes 2-1/2" to 4".• The maximum control pressure allowed for all sizes is 90 psi.• The control fluid temperature should not exceed 105ºF.• The fluid capacity of the actuator is 10 in3 for sizes 1/2" to

1", 22 in3 for sizes 1-1/4" to 1-1/2", 70 in3 for size 2", and 128 in3 for sizes 2-1/2" to 4".


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flow coefficientsThe flow coefficient (CV) represents the flow rate ingallons per minute (GPM) at 68°F for which there is a1 psi pressure drop across the valve in the fully openposition. These values are determined from an industrystandard testing procedure which uses water as theflowing media (specific gravity of 1.0). To determinespecific flow rate and pressure loss scenarios, one canuse the following formula:

Where,

f is the pressure drop (friction loss) in psi,

sg is the specific gravity of the fluid,

Q is the flow rate in GPM,

CV is the flow coefficient.

2

VC

Qx= sgf

0.01

0.1

1

10

1 10 100 1000

Flowrate (GPM)

Pre

ssur

e lo

ss (

psi)

1/2"

3/4" 1" 1 1/

4"1

1/2"

2" 2 1/

2"3" 4"

pressure loss chart


Size (in) CV

1/2 6.513/4 9.521 12.3

1-1/4 21.01-1/2 29.1

2 53.62-1/2 91.0

3 1404 189


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Components


# Component Material Qty

1 threaded plug AL 12 actuator – upper part GRPP 13 o-ring NBR 14 spring carbon steel 16 spindle stainless steel 17 press diaphragm-plate zinc plated steel 18 washer NBR 19 control diaphragm CR 1

10 o-ring (sizes 1-1/4" to 2") NBR 111 spacer ring (sizes 1-1/4" to 2") zinc plated steel 112 washer NBR 113 press diaphragm-plate zinc plated steel 114 washer zinc plated steel 115 locknut zinc plated steel 116 security washer brass 117 quad-ring NBR 118 actuator – lower part GRPP 119 spindle bearing metal – PTFE 120 plug PE 121 washer zinc plated steel 622 cylindrical screw zinc plated steel 623 compressor PBT 124 sealing diaphragm EPDM / Viton® / PTFE 125 valve body PVC / CPVC / PP / PVDF 126 washer zinc plated steel1 427 hex bolt zinc plated steel1 428 protective cap PE 429 protective cap PP 630 threaded plug brass 131 pin (sizes 1/2" to 2") SS 132 coupling SS 1

normally open & air to air

* Spare parts available. Items 1 through 7 are supplied as an assembly.Contact IPEX for availability of spare components for True Union andFlanged style valves.1 stainless steel for PVDF valves.


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Components (cont’d)


# Component Material Qty

1 plug PP 12 actuator – upper part GRPP 13 spring carbon steel 14 spring carbon steel 15 spring carbon steel 16 spingle stainless steel 17 press diaphragm-plate zinc plated steel 18 washer NBR 19 control diaphragm CR 1

10 o-ring (sizes 1-1/4" to 2") NBR 111 spacer ring (sizes 1-1/4" to 2") zinc plated steel 112 washer NBR 113 press diaphragm-plate zinc plated steel 114 washer zinc plated steel 115 locknut zinc plated steel 116 security washer brass 117 quad-ring NBR 118 actuator – lower part GRPP 119 spindle bearing metal – PTFE 120 plug PE 121 washer zinc plated steel 622 cylindrical screw zinc plated steel 623 compressor PBT 124 sealing diaphragm EPDM / Viton® / PTFE 125 valve body PVC / CPVC / PP / PVDF 126 washer zinc plated steel1 427 hex bolt zinc plated steel1 428 protective cap PE 429 protective cap PP 631 pin (sizes 1/2" to 2") SS 132 coupling SS 1

normally closed

* Spare parts available. Items 1 through 7 are supplied as an assembly.Contact IPEX for availability of spare components for True Union andFlanged style valves.1 stainless steel for PVDF valves.


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Installation Procedures


1. The valve may be installed in any position or direction.

2. Please refer to the appropriate connection style sub-section:

a. For spigot style, solvent cement each pipe onto the ends of the valve body.Ensure that excess solvent does not run into the body of the valve.

b. For true union style, remove the union nuts and slide them onto the pipe.

i. For socket style, solvent cement the end connectors onto the pipe ends.For correct joining procedure, please refer to the section entitled,"Joining Methods - Solvent Cementing" in the IPEX Industrial TechnicalManual Series, "Volume I: Vinyl Process Piping Systems". Ensure thatexcess solvent does not run into the body of the valve. Be sure to allowsufficient cure time before continuing with the valve installation.

ii. For threaded style, thread the end connectors onto the pipe ends. Forcorrect joining procedure, please refer to the section entitled, "JoiningMethods - Threading" in the IPEX Industrial Technical Manual Series,"Volume I: Vinyl Process Piping Systems".

iii. Ensure that the socket o-rings are properly fitted in their grooves thencarefully place the valve in the system between the two end connections.

iv. Tighten both union nuts. Hand tightening is typically sufficient tomaintain a seal for the maximum working pressure. Over-tightening maydamage the threads on the valve body and/or the union nut, and mayeven cause the union nut to crack.

c. For flanged style, join both flanges to the pipe flanges. For correct joiningprocedure, please refer to the section entitled, "Joining Methods - Flanging"in the IPEX Industrial Technical Manual Series, "Volume I: Vinyl ProcessPiping Systems".

3. Anchoring is strongly recommended due to the weight of the actuator. The valvecan be fixed to the supporting structure using the mounting holes on the bottomof the valve body.

4. Connect any accessories then a suitable air supply and pilot system to theactuator. Be sure to check that both the working and control pressure are inaccordance with the specifications.


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Valve Maintenance

disassembly1. If removing the valve from an operating system, isolate the valve from the rest of

the line. Be sure to depressurize and drain the valve and isolated branch.Depressurize and disconnect the pneumatic control line before continuing withdisassembly.

2. Detach the valve from the support structure by disassembling the threadedconnections on the bottom of the valve body (25).

3. Please refer to the appropriate connection style sub-section:

a. For spigot style, cut the pipe on either side of the valve and remove fromthe line.

b. For true union connections, loosen both union nuts and drop the valve out ofthe line. If retaining the socket o-rings, take care that they are not lost whenremoving the valve from the line.

c. For flanged style, loosen each bolt holding the valve to the pipe flanges.Please refer to the section entitled, "Joining Methods - Flanging" in theIPEX Industrial Technical Manual Series, "Volume I: Vinyl Process PipingSystems" for a recommended bolt tightening pattern diagram. Follow thesame pattern when disassembling the flanged joints then carefully removethe valve from the line.

4. Remove the protective caps (28), then loosen and remove the bolts (27) andwashers (26) from the bottom of the valve body.

5. The valve components can now be checked for problems and/or replaced.

Note: For safety reasons, it is not recommended to attempt to disassemble theactuator. However if necessary, proceed as follows:

6. Using a spring release (or press) to maintain pressure on the internal springs,remove the protective caps (29) then carefully loosen and remove the bolts (22)and washers (21).

7. Back off the pressure on the spring release (or press) to separate the upper (2)and lower (18) parts of the actuator and remove the springs (4 for NormallyOpen, 3-5 for Normally Closed).

8. Loosen and remove the locknut (15) to disassemble the diaphragm controlcomponents (7 through 14).

9. Remove the spindle (6, 31, and 32) - compressor (23) - diaphragm (24)assembly, taking care not to damage the quad-ring (17).

10. Loosen and remove both the diaphragm and compressor.



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Valve Maintenance (cont’d)


Note: Before assembling the valve components, it is advisable to lubricate the o-rings with a water soluble lubricant. Be sure to consult the "IPEX ChemicalResistance Guide" and/or other trusted resources to determine specific lubricant-rubber compatibilities.

1. Assemble the compressor (23) with the diaphragm (24) and thread onto thespindle (6, 31, and 32).

2. Insert the spindle into the lower part (18) of the actuator, ensuring properplacement of the quad-ring (17).

3. For Normally Open actuators, reposition the spring (4) in the lower part of theactuator.

4. Properly assemble the diaphragm control components (7-14) on the spindleand fasten in place using the locknut (15).

5. Carefully line up the holes of the control diaphragm (9) with the proper holesof the lower part of the actuator.

6. For Normally Closed actuators, reposition the springs (3-5) on the press-diaphragm plate (13).

7. Properly position the upper part (2) of the actuator on the lower portion, thenclamp in place using a spring release tool or press. Insert and tighten all bolts(22) and washers (21) then replace all protective caps (29).

8. Sufficiently tighten the diaphragm (24) then back off slightly until the boltholes line up.

9. Position the assembled actuator on the valve body (25) while ensuring thatthe sealing surfaces properly line up. Insert and tighten all bolts (27) andwashers (26) then replace all protective caps (28).

assembly


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Testing and Operating


The purpose of system testing is to assess the quality of all joints and fittings toensure that they will withstand the design working pressure, plus a safety margin,without loss of pressure or fluid. Typically, the system will be tested and assessed insub-sections as this allows for improved isolation and remediation of potentialproblems. With this in mind, the testing of a specific installed valve is achieved whilecarrying out a test of the overall system.

An onsite pressure test procedure is outlined in the IPEX Industrial Technical ManualSeries, “Volume I: Vinyl Process Piping Systems” under the section entitled,“Testing”. The use of this procedure should be sufficient to assess the quality of avalve installation. In any test or operating condition, it is important to never exceedthe pressure rating of the lowest rated appurtenance in the system.

Important points:

• Never test thermoplastic piping systems with compressed air or other gasesincluding air-over-water boosters.

• When testing, do not exceed the rated maximum operating pressure ofthe valve.

• Avoid the rapid closure of valves to eliminate the possibility of water hammerwhich may cause damage to the pipeline or the valve.

• An unnecessarily high control pressure may shorten the life of the actuator.Pressure reducers are recommended.

• Slow cycle times will contribute to a longer actuator life.

Please contact IPEX customer service and technical support with regard to anyconcern not addressed in this data sheet or the technical manual.


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About IPEX

WARRANTY: All IPEX products are guaranteed against defects resulting from faulty workmanship or materials. If any suchproduct is found to be defective by reason of faulty workmanship or materials, upon written notice and return of theproduct, the defective product will be replaced by IPEX free of charge, including shipping charges for the replacementproduct. Claims for labour costs and other expenses required to replace such defective product or to repair any damageresulting from the use thereof will not be allowed by IPEX. Our liability is limited to the price paid for the defectiveproduct. IPEX will not be bound by any warranty, other than the above set forth, unless such warranty is in writing.

This literature is published in good faith and is believed to be reliable. However, it does not represent and/or warrantin any manner the information and suggestions contained in this brochure. Data presented is the result of laboratorytests and field experience.

A policy of ongoing product improvement is maintained. This may result in modification of features and/orspecifications without notice.

IPEX is a leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems. We provide our customers with one of the world’slargest and most comprehensive product lines. All IPEX products are backed by over 50 years of experience.With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America, the IPEX name issynonymous with quality and performance.

Our products and systems have been designed for a broad range of customers and markets. Contact us for information on:

• PVC, CPVC, PP, FR-PVDF, ABS, PEX and PE pipe and fittings (1/4" to 48")

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